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How to get fromChicago to Thorntonby subway, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Chicago to Thornton by subway, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Subway, line 353 bus

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    1. Take the subway from Harrison to 95thsubway subway Red Line
    2. Take the bus from 95th/Dan Ryan CTA Station Bay Z to Chicago Rd & Queens Lnbus bus 353
    1h 56m
    $4–9

  2. Drive 22.1 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Thorntoncar car 22.1 mi
    33 min
    $4–6

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Chicago to Thorntontaxi taxi 22.1 mi
    33 min
    $55–70

  4. Bus, line 353 bus

    1. Take the bus from Michigan & Harrison to 103rd Street & Stony Island Garage Terminalbus bus J14 / ...
    2. Take the bus from 103rd St. CTA Terminal to Chicago Rd & Queens Lnbus bus 353
    2h 11m
    $4–6

Chicago to Thornton by subway and bus

Calendar106Weekly Services
Duration1h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$4Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 26.9 mi
  • Duration: 1h 56m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Thornton, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Michigan & Harrison to Chicago Rd & Queens Ln via 103rd St. CTA Terminal in around 2h 11m.

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